Pine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources has an opening for an Elderly Supervisor in Hattiesburg, MS. Previous experience working with elderly population preferred.

Senior Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services (Senior PSR) are structured activities designed to support and enhance the ability of the elderly to function at the highest possible level of independence in the most integrated setting appropriate to their needs. The activities target the specific needs and concerns of the elderly, while aiming to improve reality orientation, social adaptation, physical coordination, daily living skills, time and resource management, tasks completion and other areas of competence that promote independence in daily life. Activities in the program are designed to alleviate such psychiatric symptoms as confusion, anxiety, disorientation, distraction, preoccupation, isolation, withdrawal and feelings of low self-worth.

Requirements:

Education/License:

Master's degree in Behavioral Healthcare required

Professional clinical license preferred

Must possess a valid Mississippi driver's license with a satisfactory driving record

MS CDL license required within 60 days of hire

Work Experience/Skills:

Behavioral health internship required

Behavioral health experience preferred

Supervisory experience preferred

Efficient use of time management and energy by keeping thoughts free of obstruction in an effort to diffuse issues and needs of consumers

Four (4) years behavioral healthcare experience required

Independent work ability

Must have the ability to perform repetitive tasks, cooperate with others, follow directions and demonstrate leadership initiative in providing services

Must have the ability to think independently to determine direction of work flow

Responsibilities:

Coordinate and provide clinical services.

Supervise and train staff.

Conduct staff meetings and oversee attainment of goals for program; general consultation, education and advocacy to other community agencies.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of consumer served.

Possesses the ability to access data reflective of the consumer status in an effort to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each consumer requirements relative to their age specific needs.